Prisons of Creativity: Artistic Innovation During Incarceration

Sparking a discussion of the importance of creativity for the well-being of society, this book highlights and argues for the potential of those in prison to learn and exercise the skills of writing, visual arts, and music; to protect their intellectual property; and to distribute their works to the public, and the consequent benefits of their creative contribution to wider society.

Focused on the premise that a nation’s well-being and competitive advantage in innovation are advanced by promo...